According to the guidelines of Director Extension Education, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sri Muktsar Sahib organized a village level awareness camp on proper management of paddy straw at village Kangan Khera on September 17, 2024, in which the village About 100 intelligent farmer heroes participated. During this camp Dr. Karamjit Sharma, Associate Director (Training), K.V.K. Shri Muktsar Sahib enlightened the farmers about the negative effects of stubble burning and shared information with the farmers about various methods of proper management of stubble. In the meantime, he took care of the stubble at KVK. Also mentioned various activities done by Shri Muktsar Sahib.
During this camp Dr. Vivek Kumar, Assistant Professor (Crop Science) shared detailed information about successful cultivation of wheat in stubble fields. He gave information about various machines recommended by the university for stubble management and encouraged the farmers to use them.
Dr. Sukhjinder Singh, Assistant Professor (Fruit Science) motivated the farmers to cultivate fruits and vegetables while explaining the importance of fruits and vegetables in the diet for human health.
Dr. Vivek Sharma, Assistant Professor (Animal Science) apprised the farmers about livestock diseases and their prevention while imparting information about good diet for good milk production.
During the camp, Dr. Gurwinder Singh, Assistant Professor (Extension Education) thanked the farmers who came to the camp and invited the farmers to participate in the fairs organized by the Punjab Agricultural University. He encouraged the visiting farmers to read agricultural literature. The farmers who participated in the camp asked questions regarding straw conservation and other agricultural issues and the experts answered those questions on the spot.
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